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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.44 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.44 and 183.52 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.44 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.44 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.44 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 50,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,915.79/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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